EXO’s Kai Proves He Is The New Variety Show King With Win At The Inaugural “Blue Dragon Series Awards”

EXO‘s Kai makes history as he becomes the first person to win the “Best New Male Entertainer” award at the inaugural Blue Dragon Series Awards.

The award show, which is itself innovative due to its focus on streaming series, saw a range of celebrities from all over the Korean entertainment industry, many of whom gained attention for their polished looks. Naturally, Kai was one of them! EXO’s main dancer showed up in a sleek suit and decked out in Gucci.

Yet, while EXO-Ls will always be proud of Kai’s superior visuals…

…it was his big win that had everyone’s attention. Kai won “Best New Male Entertainer” for his part in the Netflix reality series New World.

History made 🎉 Best New Male Entertainer @ 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards — KAI 🏆 #BlueDragonSeriesAwards2022 #NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/UeclE1RUk8

— Variety King KAI (@varietykai) July 19, 2022

Fans know that winning this award is a special achievement for Kai not just because it’s a big moment, but because it was a long road for him to become comfortable being in variety shows in the first place. And yet, he won while receiving plenty of praise for his talent as a variety show star!

"A completely new person in the entertainment industry has appeared" – LSG

"The cast that exceeded expectations the most was Kai" – PD Go

A reliable variety-dol of 3rd generation, earned the nickname CJ ENM's son, blue chip and entertainment jewel.#NewWorldStarKAI @NetflixKR pic.twitter.com/l84vBPmSfT

— hourly kai 🍑 (@onjetstream) July 19, 2022

Kai has opened up before about how he used to feel uncomfortable in variety shows in the past. As he branched out into his solo career, he began taking part in more shows as a way to change that, as well as to be able to show more of his true self to EXO-Ls. His win at the Blue Dragon Series Awards proves that he not only reached his goal, but that he’s actually a total variety show king!

Congratulations Variety KING KAI 🫶 #NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/wOAuZ8wQ2M

— Variety King KAI (@varietykai) July 19, 2022

Variety KING KAI on the red carpet 🤩 #NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/68TVR7kPHt

— 𝗞 ☆ 𝗗 (@94KD93) July 19, 2022

EXO-Ls couldn’t be happier, or prouder, of Kai.

KAI WON BEST NEW MALE ENTERTAINER!!!!!!! DESERVEEEE!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭#NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/jjFBSDHQBK

— klau 🌝 东 (@kokokbop) July 19, 2022

Variety star KAI 🥹🫶🏻 I’m so proud of you!!!!! #NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/iBal2mZW6K

— klau 🌝 东 (@kokokbop) July 19, 2022

After all, it seems as if there’s nothing he can’t do, whether it’s being an idol, being a model, or being a variety show star!

KAI having two non-skip albums, beauty and fashion ambassadorships from multiple brands and now being recognized as the new male entertainer by Blue Dragon Awards! This man will always excel in everything he does ♥️ #NewWorldStarKAI pic.twitter.com/pcOuCdELK9

— KAI (@picsofkji) July 19, 2022

Congratulations to Kai on his win, it was well-deserved!